tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243430375503775910.post2466003074211567669..comments2024-01-10T17:27:40.086-08:00Comments on Linda Kulp Trout: The Promises We MakeLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243430375503775910.post-65106525414949107482012-03-12T21:27:55.906-07:002012-03-12T21:27:55.906-07:00My grandmother lived with Alzheimer's for 14 y...My grandmother lived with Alzheimer's for 14 years, and my grandfather experienced dementia in the end, so this is familiar writing...too familiar. You write with bravery and clarity about a wrenching experience; I admire your honesty. What you've written has a unique kind of beauty.<br /><br />I would also say that any promises offered with such tenderness are kept simply by the bond of love that lives in them.<br /><br />Thanks, Linda. I was very moved by this.Paulhttp://birdsandtreesofthemind.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243430375503775910.post-17392150968297470942012-03-12T18:21:33.752-07:002012-03-12T18:21:33.752-07:00Linda, reading your slice put a lump in my throat....Linda, reading your slice put a lump in my throat. The way you tell this story brings me right into the room with you and your mom. It can't be easy to keep smiling and promising, but you are doing it and it brings your mom joy. I hope you take time and good care of yourself. It's tough to be strong for others.Mardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237463317290624819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243430375503775910.post-59984606321828582882012-03-12T17:44:21.289-07:002012-03-12T17:44:21.289-07:00Judy, thank you for your kind words. It really doe...Judy, thank you for your kind words. It really does get hard sometimes. I can't imagine how horrible it must be to lose your memories. I try get there at least once a week, but it's quite a long drive so that makes it difficult too.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243430375503775910.post-83779302936322378972012-03-12T17:33:18.545-07:002012-03-12T17:33:18.545-07:00Linda, how difficult your visits must be, but even...Linda, how difficult your visits must be, but even if only for the moment, your Mother is happy, that makes each visit a success. It is never easy watching our parents' minds and health fail. Cherish every moment with her. May God give you the strength and peace that you need each day.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.com